Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...-in "External Flash Items:" The camera instruction manual's chapter on -camera flash, the master unit for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. Before using the 580EX with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is almost the same as a built-in the following flash metering modes: 1 . The camera controls the...
...-in "External Flash Items:" The camera instruction manual's chapter on -camera flash, the master unit for a wireless, multi-Speedlite flash system, or a slave unit. Before using the 580EX with E-TTL II, E-TTL, and TTL autoflash . The Canon Speedlite 58QfX is almost the same as a built-in the following flash metering modes: 1 . The camera controls the...
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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... symbol gives supplemental information . 3 The < ~> symbol in effect for 8 sec . They match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p."), This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to the Select Dial .
... symbol gives supplemental information . 3 The < ~> symbol in effect for 8 sec . They match the same icons found on the camera and Speedlite. 9 The (C?8) 1 (cJ12) icons indicate that both the camera and Speedlite's power switches are indicated by (p."), This instruction manual uses the following alert symbols: u ' The Caution symbol indicates a warning to the Select Dial .
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After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes . Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 14 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash 9n the Shooting iviodes 12 H To avoid over9ieating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min .
After20 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of more than 20 continuous flashes . Getting Started and Basic Operation Installing Batteries Attaching to the Camera 9 Turn on the Power Switch 14 Fully Automatic Flash Shooting 11 Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoflash 9n the Shooting iviodes 12 H To avoid over9ieating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire rapid bursts of at least 10 min .
Speedlite 580EX Manual
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...compart monE cover as shown by the arrow and open it as shown by the arrow. Quick flash enables a flash to be used . When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries al the same time- Open the cover. Instal[ the batteries . ' Make ...-3 0.1 -6 100 -70o ~ Based pn new sire-AA alkarine batteries and Canon's testing standards . Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries 4~~ -' II ~ 7 `2. ~~~ d[9 . o Lice four new batteries of their contacts is not standardized, using non-alkaline size-AA balterios may result in the battery compartment . --~1-:= Close the...
...compart monE cover as shown by the arrow and open it as shown by the arrow. Quick flash enables a flash to be used . When replacing batteries, replace all four batteries al the same time- Open the cover. Instal[ the batteries . ' Make ...-3 0.1 -6 100 -70o ~ Based pn new sire-AA alkarine batteries and Canon's testing standards . Installing Batteries Install four size-AA batteries 4~~ -' II ~ 7 `2. ~~~ d[9 . o Lice four new batteries of their contacts is not standardized, using non-alkaline size-AA balterios may result in the battery compartment . --~1-:= Close the...
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...[11a0 Se[:. - is recommended. .: If the shutter speed display blinks, i[ means that the background exposure will be the same as using a tripod is the camera's maximum flash sync. Spocd . Srk :rt this mode when yon want to set the aperture manually the camera...obtained v:i[h the flash. ilx see .) & i1X sec . If :he aperture display stops blinking . anually The camera will be underexposed or o+lerexpnsrsd . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure- T?H sec,j TV ...
...[11a0 Se[:. - is recommended. .: If the shutter speed display blinks, i[ means that the background exposure will be the same as using a tripod is the camera's maximum flash sync. Spocd . Srk :rt this mode when yon want to set the aperture manually the camera...obtained v:i[h the flash. ilx see .) & i1X sec . If :he aperture display stops blinking . anually The camera will be underexposed or o+lerexpnsrsd . Using E-TTL II and E-TTL Autoffash in the Shooting Modes m Just set the shutter speed matching the aperture to obtain a standard exposure- T?H sec,j TV ...
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r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
r Using Flash Flash Exposure Compensation 14 14fi FHB (Flash Exposure Bracketing 15 FE L FE Lock 1 s m High-Speed Sync (FP Flash 17 Bounce Flash 18 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel 20 M Manual c=lash 22 MULTI Stroboscopic Flash 24 CWSecond-Curtain Sync 26 C .FCt Setting Custom Functions 27 Custom Function Settings 28 13
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... displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . a Check that c m : icon turns off . 17 m High-Seed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you can use aperture priority for the effective flash range . . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. This is convenient when you want to...
... displayed in the viewfinder, s Stroboscopic flash cannot be . a Check that c m : icon turns off . 17 m High-Seed Sync (FP Flash) With high-speed sync, you can use aperture priority for the effective flash range . . Check the NCO panel for fill-flash p. This is convenient when you want to...
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... is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure- * 7h G wall or ceiling should he shot, if the !lash exposure confirmation lamp does not fight, use a larger apersure opening and try again . 18 a You can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot . This is too far away, the...
... is not white, a color cast may result in underexposure- * 7h G wall or ceiling should he shot, if the !lash exposure confirmation lamp does not fight, use a larger apersure opening and try again . 18 a You can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot . This is too far away, the...
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o When the flash coverage is accidentally r3efached, the c 700M I 'z, > button will not work . Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . The zoom feature will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. H m If you press the spot 6y ... and direct flash, it will work normally. 11 The flash coverage will blink as a %%-or ning. LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work again when you use bounce flash with the built-in place, the entire display on the shown _ . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel...
o When the flash coverage is accidentally r3efached, the c 700M I 'z, > button will not work . Using excessive force may detach the wide panel . The zoom feature will loch unnatural . 9 Pull out the wide panrsl gently. H m If you press the spot 6y ... and direct flash, it will work normally. 11 The flash coverage will blink as a %%-or ning. LCD panel will blink, but the Speedlite will work again when you use bounce flash with the built-in place, the entire display on the shown _ . ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and being the Wide panel...
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... . c, Press the ~`~a button . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 zoom 5"m~ Press the ¢MODE> button so that !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07 1 i.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 1, 2 Set the flash output . Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. utton...
... . c, Press the ~`~a button . loam r?umm ~l v M 0.50.7 1 1.5 2 3 0 6 9 13 15 m 22 zoom 5"m~ Press the ¢MODE> button so that !1 i ~ is displayed . ' 0 . 5 07 1 i.5 2 3 4 6 9 13 1, 2 Set the flash output . Use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output to see the - M Manual Flash You can set the flash output, then press the c(~> b. utton...
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... item to capture multiple images of flashes is displayed . s Turn the ~~~a dial to be set the ti ash output and press the You can be used to be set the firing frequency {number of flashes, and the flash output . " The next item to setthe setting, then press the < %:> button . expressed as...
... item to capture multiple images of flashes is displayed . s Turn the ~~~a dial to be set the ti ash output and press the You can be used to be set the firing frequency {number of flashes, and the flash output . " The next item to setthe setting, then press the < %:> button . expressed as...
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... and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire mare than 10 stroboscopic bursts. Stroboscopic Flash is mast effective wish a highly reflective subject against a dark background . * Using a tripoJ, a remote ssviECh, and external power source is displayed as--, the firing will be as shown 6y the table below. Stroboscopic Flashes Flash Dufpv~ ~s 1...25 " A flash output of flashes is recommended . Then allow thQ Spaedlite to rest for stroboscopic flash . . Max . Stroboscopic flash ran 6e used with "buLb-" o If the number of 1!1 or 1!2 cannot 6e set for at least 10 min. L1 -
... and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire mare than 10 stroboscopic bursts. Stroboscopic Flash is mast effective wish a highly reflective subject against a dark background . * Using a tripoJ, a remote ssviECh, and external power source is displayed as--, the firing will be as shown 6y the table below. Stroboscopic Flashes Flash Dufpv~ ~s 1...25 " A flash output of flashes is recommended . Then allow thQ Spaedlite to rest for stroboscopic flash . . Max . Stroboscopic flash ran 6e used with "buLb-" o If the number of 1!1 or 1!2 cannot 6e set for at least 10 min. L1 -
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... C. a Cancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour i Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours 0 Enabled 1 Disabled Recycle with both the Speedlite and external power source 1 ' Recycle with only the external power source C .Fn-08 Quick Ilash with continuous shooting 0 disabled __ 1 enabled...C .Fn~05 Cancellation ofslaveunit's auto power off C .Fn-0& Modeling Flash Flash recycling method C .Fn-07 when exlernal power source is used a Auto passer off after 60 min . 1 Auto power off activation 0 On 1 Off 28 I Disabled Standard exposure a decreased exposure -P...
... C. a Cancellable srifh master unit within 1 hour i Cancellable with master uni[ within 8 hours 0 Enabled 1 Disabled Recycle with both the Speedlite and external power source 1 ' Recycle with only the external power source C .Fn-08 Quick Ilash with continuous shooting 0 disabled __ 1 enabled...C .Fn~05 Cancellation ofslaveunit's auto power off C .Fn-0& Modeling Flash Flash recycling method C .Fn-07 when exlernal power source is used a Auto passer off after 60 min . 1 Auto power off activation 0 On 1 Off 28 I Disabled Standard exposure a decreased exposure -P...
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...-A camera and set it you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite's internal batteries are used together. If "AF-assist beam OFF" is set C .Fn-03-4, E-TTL I ! you set C.Fn-Q3-1, wireless auto7lasn will be disabled . C.Fn-06 : ...Convenient when you have an EDS digital camera or E05 REBEL T2.+300H . Do not use a Type-B camera and set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not be used to 1, the So eedlite will cause improper flash control-the flash might no! If you...
...-A camera and set it you want to check the depth of field . (p-41) C.Fn-07 : If bash the external power source and the Speedlite's internal batteries are used together. If "AF-assist beam OFF" is set C .Fn-03-4, E-TTL I ! you set C.Fn-Q3-1, wireless auto7lasn will be disabled . C.Fn-06 : ...Convenient when you have an EDS digital camera or E05 REBEL T2.+300H . Do not use a Type-B camera and set with the Speedlite or camera, the AF-assist team will not be used to 1, the So eedlite will cause improper flash control-the flash might no! If you...
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... basic wireless set-up is set as slave units, elf will be used instead . Then elf you do is illustrated below. Speedlies positioned as ...cameras prior to the slave units which are controlled 6y the master unit via wireless. About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . a Even with the master... {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . Hereinafter, the "master unit" will all he automatically transmitted to...
... basic wireless set-up is set as slave units, elf will be used instead . Then elf you do is illustrated below. Speedlies positioned as ...cameras prior to the slave units which are controlled 6y the master unit via wireless. About Wireless Flash With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can also he controlled by wireless by vrireless . a Even with the master... {FP flash}, FE lock, FE 8 amount, manual flash, and stroboscopic flash settings set as using normal E-7TL II autoflash . Hereinafter, the "master unit" will all he automatically transmitted to...
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e Use the bounce feature to prop up the slave unit . e Press the master units test firing button. ~ The slave.unit will fire . C 7 Check the flash operation . m ... wall so there is more IeFway in the same way as with normal flash shooting- 15M [49 .2ft.] Outdoors 8m (26.2Ft .) 12m [39 .4ft.] o Use the mini stand [tripod socket provided] to swing the slave uniYs flash body so that the wireless sensor laces the master unit .
e Use the bounce feature to prop up the slave unit . e Press the master units test firing button. ~ The slave.unit will fire . C 7 Check the flash operation . m ... wall so there is more IeFway in the same way as with normal flash shooting- 15M [49 .2ft.] Outdoors 8m (26.2Ft .) 12m [39 .4ft.] o Use the mini stand [tripod socket provided] to swing the slave uniYs flash body so that the wireless sensor laces the master unit .
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... i ~Q loom 21 Set the channel No . ~ Turn the ~.O> dial to the subject. 5etiing Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you need not make settings on the stave unit{s}. Bath the master and slave units must be done in the... . " Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting . Wireless flash with the following settings can change the channel...
... i ~Q loom 21 Set the channel No . ~ Turn the ~.O> dial to the subject. 5etiing Communication Channel If there is another Canon wireless flash system nearby, you need not make settings on the stave unit{s}. Bath the master and slave units must be done in the... . " Flash exposure compensation " High-speed sync [FP flash] " FE lock " FHB " Manual flash " Stroboscopic flash Lyl Wifh FC lack. Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Flash exposure compensation and other settings set with normal flash shooting . Wireless flash with the following settings can change the channel...
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wiwi 1 :4 + ~rrrrr ~ 1 :8 {5 .6 :1} (2-8'1) [1-4 :5] (1 :1 .4) (t :2 .8) {1 :5 .6} Wireless flash with Three Slave Groups 15m (49 .2ft.) indoors ( H ~ iCm {32.831.] , ~ 8 )i2m (3s .ats .) Outdoors ----$C, JSm (2f .2it .) / You can use slave groups A and 8 to obtain the standard flash exposure of 8 :1 - i :1 - 1 :8 is shown in stops [112-slap increments] . i :3 in parentheses below the scale. 8~:7 ~. ~ 4:7 ~. 2 :1 rw ~ 1 :7 rr . 1 :2 rr~r~ . ...
wiwi 1 :4 + ~rrrrr ~ 1 :8 {5 .6 :1} (2-8'1) [1-4 :5] (1 :1 .4) (t :2 .8) {1 :5 .6} Wireless flash with Three Slave Groups 15m (49 .2ft.) indoors ( H ~ iCm {32.831.] , ~ 8 )i2m (3s .ats .) Outdoors ----$C, JSm (2f .2it .) / You can use slave groups A and 8 to obtain the standard flash exposure of 8 :1 - i :1 - 1 :8 is shown in stops [112-slap increments] . i :3 in parentheses below the scale. 8~:7 ~. ~ 4:7 ~. 2 :1 rw ~ 1 :7 rr . 1 :2 rr~r~ . ...
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... Flash with the Slave Unit m Manual flash or stro4oscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unitDo this in the following eases: (7) When you use 5peedlite Transmitter ST E2 forwireless or manual flash . "1128 .5- ^ [I~,~ a Press the button for wireless or manual flash, as with studio clash units. {2} When you want...
... Flash with the Slave Unit m Manual flash or stro4oscopic flash can be set manually with the slave unitDo this in the following eases: (7) When you use 5peedlite Transmitter ST E2 forwireless or manual flash . "1128 .5- ^ [I~,~ a Press the button for wireless or manual flash, as with studio clash units. {2} When you want...